Asger Risom
The death toll in Gaza continues to mount, with dozens more killed in Israeli military operations overnight—adding to an already staggering total surpassing 55,700 since the war began.
The death toll in Gaza continues to mount, with dozens more killed in Israeli military operations overnight—adding to an already staggering total surpassing 55,700 since the war began.
As the war in Gaza nears its second year, the humanitarian toll continues to deepen. International agencies and medical staff on the ground warn of a crisis spiraling beyond control, with repeated calls for accountability and aid access going largely unanswered.
Deadly Strikes Near Aid Lines
As reported by 20minutos, at least 31 Palestinians were killed during overnight Israeli military operations in central Gaza, according to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera and the hospital Al Awda.
Among them were 22 individuals reportedly shot near Netzarim while waiting for humanitarian assistance.
The circumstances of the shooting remain unclear, but the location—close to an aid distribution point—has heightened concern among international observers.
More Civilian Casualties in Jabalia
Earlier on Thursday, an Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building in Jabalia, a city in northern Gaza.
At least 16 people, including two children and one woman, were killed, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa.
Dozens more were injured. Medical teams and rescue workers are struggling to respond, often forced to operate under rubble and renewed fire.
The health ministry in Gaza reports that over 55,700 people have died since the conflict erupted in October 2023.
The United Nations has reiterated demands for independent investigations into strikes on civilians and humanitarian convoys, warning of possible violations of international law.